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02/03/2015 - Formal Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 , 2015 The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Regular Session on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at 7 : 00 p.m. in Room 315, Council Chambers, City County Building, 451 South State . The following Council Members were present: Charlie Luke Stan Penfold Luke Garrott Lisa Adams James Rogers Kyle LaMalfa Erin Mendenhall Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; David Everitt, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Margaret Plane, City Attorney; and Scott Crandall, Deputy City Recorder; were present. Councilmember Garrott presided at and Councilmember Mendenhall conducted the meeting. OPENING CEREMONY #1 . 7:09:49 PM Pledge of Allegiance. #2 . 7:10:13 PM Councilmember Adams moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to approve the minutes of the following Salt Lake City Council meetings , which motion carried, all members voted aye . • January 6, 2015 Work Session. • January 13 , 2015 Work Session. (M 15-4) PUBLIC HEARINGS #1. 7:12:14 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending the City' s building height standards in the FB-UN2 Form Based Urban Neighborhood District pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2014-00085 . The proposal would enable a developer to build a multi-family residential building up to five stories with a maximum height of 65 feet on property located on the northwest corner of 200 West Fayette Avenue. Currently, regulations limit building height to four stories with a maximum height of 50 feet. (Petitioner - Michael Allred) View Attachments Michael Allred, Paul Christenson and Chris Zarek spoke or submitted written comments in favor of the proposal . Councilmember Garrott moved and Councilmember Rogers seconded to close the public hearing and defer action to a future meeting, which motion carried, all members voted aye . (P 15-1) 15 - 1 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2015 #2 . 7 :15:46 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending the Salt Lake City Code relating to newsracks in the public right-of-way (amending Chapter 14 . 36, Newsracks, and the Consolidated Fee Schedule) pursuant to Petition No . PLNPCM2012-00793 . The proposed ordinance would increase licensing fees for newsracks and would make the City's Property Manager responsible for reviewing permits and enforcing the newsrack ordinance. Currently, the City's Zoning Administrator is responsible. (Petitioner - Mayor Ralph Becker) View Attachments Larry Carter said there were conflicting documents regarding proposed fees and asked for clarification . Councilmember Garrott asked Council staff to work with Mr . Carter . Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voted aye . (P 14-15) (O 11-9) #3 . 7 :17 :28 PM Accept public comment on options to address the City Golf Fund' s financial issues . View Attachments The following spoke and/or submitted written comments about the proposal : Gerald McDonough, Tom Cordova, Krysti Mason, Dan Mason, Lew Hansen, Representative Sandra Hollins, Gordon Daw, Chris Stover, Bill Walker, Scott Whittaker, Marshall Harris, Steve Eklund, Chick Lignell, Sid Spencer, Ditmar Jaenisch, Jim McRea, Ray Wheeler, George Chapman, Jeffrey Campbell, Sandy Beverage, Andrew Rinehart, Zachary Egan Ralphs, Gale Stenquist, Oscar Fuller, Chris Taylor, Jacqueline Anderson, Kent Miles, Marc Grimes, Hans Ehrbar, Jen Colby, Erin Youngberg, Rebecca Burgess, Joe Lengs, Chris Warnick, Kurt Thomas, Aliid Slade, Tom Pettigrew, Jim Hadley, Bradley Richard, Michael Feldman, Valerio Callisaya, Doug Thrall, Jacqueline Deike, Jose Martinez, Douglas Cotant, Paul Becker, and Michael Milne. The following submitted written comments only: Tom Gouvisis, Judson Hanks, Sam Haslam, Courtney Reeser, Lee Thrall, Dave Roper, Arthur Phillips, Kevin Morrison, Greg Mendiola, Dennis Doman, Keller Higbee, Scott Dangerfield, Sam Pelletier, Bill Mackie, George Kelner, and Tolina Tausinga. Comments included culinary water costs, outdated water policies, preserve all courses, self-funding standards, golf task force recommendations, keep courses accessible to everyone, golf provides life lessons, include/promote disc golf, quality of life issues, expand golf tournaments, courses are community assets, cultivates friendships, health issues/exercise, wildlife habitats, benefit to charities, affordability/accessibility, citizen gathering place, provide multiple recreational activities, open space preservation, infrastructure investment, Golf Alliance for Utah, golf 15 - 2 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 , 2015 contributes to vibrant neighborhoods, potential land development, social/financial benefits, golf course branding, confusion about revenue losses, rate increases, efficient water systems/secondary water, investigate why other courses are successful, indoor golf simulators, build/lease restaurants, explore revenue enhancements, build youth programs/golf tourism, large capital investment needed, open space bonding, self-sustaining courses, return golf to professionals, other recreational opportunities subsidized by the City, return golf to the General Fund, privatize some courses, provide other open space activities, First Tee programs, fill unused tee times, marketing ideas, sell more annual passes, add more value to annual passes, reduce cart fees, deferred maintenance, event center concept, future population growth/demand, provide green corridor along Jordan River, incentives/discounts, sell/develop Bonneville, revisit consultant' s findings, support golf professionals/superintendents, discount fees for disabled, family sport, promote golf leagues, and transfer Wingpointe to the Airport. Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voted aye. 8:51:45 PM Councilmember Garrott explained the timetable for future action and invited public participation through e-mail, phone, Open City Hall, etc. (B 15-6) POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS #1 . 8:54:05 PM Adopting an ordinance amending the City' s zoning map to create the Yalecrest - Normandie Circle Local Historic District whose boundaries include 10 homes on Normandie Circle and two homes adjacent to Normandie Circle on Harvard Avenue pursuant to Petition No. PLNHLC2014-00247 . (Petitioner, Patricia Callahan) View Attachments Councilmember Luke moved and Councilmember Penfold seconded to adopt Ordinance 2 of 2015, which motion carried, all members voted aye . (P 15-7) #2 . 8:54:46 PM Adopting an ordinance amending the City' s zoning map to create the Yalecrest - Princeton Park Local Historic District, which includes 27 homes generally located on Princeton Avenue between 1700 East and 1800 East pursuant to Petition No . PLNHLC2013-00861 . (Petitioner, Jon Dewey) View Attachments 15 - 3 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 , 2015 Councilmember Luke moved and Councilmember Penfold seconded to adopt Ordinance 3 of 2015, which motion carried, all members voted aye . (P 15-2) #3 . 8:55:00 PM Adopting an ordinance amending the City' s zoning map to create the Yalecrest - Upper Harvard and Yale Park Plat A Local Historic District, which includes 60 homes on the north and south sides of Harvard Avenue (approx. 1120 South) between 1500 East and 1700 East pursuant to Petition No. PLNHLC2014-00111 . (Petitioner, Vena Childs) View Attachments Councilmember Luke moved and Councilmember Penfold seconded to adopt Ordinance 4 of 2015, which motion carried, all members voted aye . (P 15-5) #4 . Adopting an ordinance amending the City' s zoning map to create the Upper Yale 2nd Addition, which includes 30 homes generally located on Herbert Avenue (1055 South) between 1700 East and 1800 East pursuant to Petition No . PLNHLC2013-00862 . (Petitioner, Tracey Harty) View Attachments Proposal withdrawn by petitioner. (P 15-6) #5 . Adopting an ordinance amending the City' s zoning map to create the Yalecrest - Upper Yale Local Historic District, which includes 28 homes generally located on the north and south sides of Yale Avenue (1100 South) between 1700 East and 1800 East pursuant to No. PLNHLC2014-00013 . (Petitioner, Sonja Chesley) View Attachments Proposal withdrawn by petitioner. (P 15-3) #6 . 8:55:13 PM Adopting an ordinance amending the City' s zoning map to create the City Creek Canyon/Memory Grove Local Historic District, which includes the area of City Creek Canyon between the entrance gate of Memory Grove on the south and bordered on all other sides by Bonneville Boulevard pursuant to Petition No. PLNHLC2010-00224 . (Petitioner, Mayor Ralph Becker) View Attachments Councilmember Luke moved and Councilmember Penfold seconded to adopt Ordinance 5 of 2015, which motion carried, all members voted aye . (P 15-4) 15 - 4 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 , 2015 COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL 8:56:13 PM George Chapman said the Mayor attend the Clean Air Utah Rally but continued to support Stericycle through customers like the Airport, Police Department, and University of Utah and asked the Mayor to do something about that. Douglas Cotant spoke about the memorial service for Sergeant Cory Wride and the need to enhance law enforcement vehicles with bullet proof materials . Hank Williams spoke about the Harvard Avenue local historic district application which was withdrawn. He said problems with the process needed to be addressed for future applications such as better public meeting notification, clear intent statement about the proposal, and potential impacts to neighborhoods . Soren Simonsen said there was a group of interested residents who wanted to meet with Planning to work through some issues (including housing) relating to the Sugar House Streetcar Corridor Master Plan proposal . Councilmember Garrott said the Council discussed a third type of housing during the Work Session and suggested Mr. Simonsen inquire with Planning about how they understood the Council' s direction. Mr. Simonsen said his group had been unsuccessful in numerous attempts to arrange a meeting with Planning over the past eight months and asked for the Council' s help. Joe Zeidner spoke about the Mayor' s 5000 DOORS proposal . He said his daughter was disabled and asked the Council to support housing opportunities and mixed-use neighborhoods . Kathryn Casull submitted a hearing card with no comments . UNFINISHED BUSINESS #1. 9:08:15 PM Adopting a resolution authorizing a loan totaling $750, 000 from the City' s Housing Trust Fund to NeighborWorks . The loan would be used to develop affordable housing and rehabilitate qualified homes. NeighborWorks is a non-profit organization that creates affordable housing and rebuilds neighborhoods. View Attachments Councilmember Rogers moved and Councilmember Garrott seconded to adopt Resolution 3 of 2015. 9:08:39 PM Councilmember LaMalfa expressed concern that the City had been lending/concentrating low-income people in the same 15 - 5 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 , 2015 neighborhoods for the past forty years and asked Council Members, in conjunction with the resolution, to support housing opportunities for residents and support helping the community advance to a place where opportunities would abound. 9:14:52 PM Councilmember Garrott said there were outlets to address Councilmember LaMalfa' s concerns including Council discussions about how to reshape the City' s housing policies . Councilmember Mendenhall called for the question, which motion carried, all members voted aye . (R 15-4) #2 . 9:16:00 PM Adopting a resolution authorizing a loan totaling $265, 000 from the City' s Housing Trust Fund to Shelter the Homeless. The loan would be used to renovate a 32-unit permanent supportive housing apartment building at 204 West 200 North. Shelter the Homeless is a non-profit organization created by the Road Home that provides affordable housing options for individuals and families experiencing long term homelessness. View Attachments Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Garrott seconded to adopt Resolution 4 of 2015, which motion carried, all members voted aye . (R 15-5) CONSENT 9:16:30 PM Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Garrott seconded to adopt the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Item H1 which would be rescheduled to a future meeting, which motion carried, all members voted aye . #1. Confirming the public hearing date of Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 7 : 00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending the Sugar House Master Plan, amending the zoning ordinance to create Streetcar Corridor form-based zoning districts, and amending the zoning map to show locations of FB-SC (form-based streetcar core) and FB-SE (form-based streetcar edge) zoning districts pursuant to Planning Petitions Nos . PLNPCM2012-00576 and PLNPCM2012- 00577 . (Petitioner - Mayor Ralph Becker) View Attachments (P 14-5) Item removed. Councilmember Garrott said a new public outreach/comment process would be implemented after the Council received an ordinance from the Administration (potentially within 15 - 6 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 , 2015 three months) . #2 . Setting the date of Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 7 : 00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending the City' s special events permitting process . The proposal would make the City's regulations more succinct; provide clarity about what constitutes small and large events; and creates a category for grandfathered events. Grandfathered events are those that have been held at the same location on the same date for three years or more and would receive priority when scheduling. View Attachments (0 15-2) #3 . Approving the appointment of Christine Botosan to the Airport Board for a term extending through January 21, 2019 . (I 15-3) #4 . Approving the appointment of Irena Edwards to the Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board for a term extending through December 25, 2017 . (I 15-4) #5 . Approving the appointment of Ana Valdemoros to the Business Advisory Board for a term extending through December 31, 2018 . (I 15-5) The meeting adjourned at 9 : 17 p.m. Council Chair City Recorder This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as additional discussion may have been held; please refer to the audio or video for entire content. This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the Salt Lake City Council Regular Session meeting held February 3, 2015 . sc 15 - 7